The bottom line: His faith grew stronger to the point where he no longer has football as the top priority.

At his first three training camps, Hurd talked constantly about someday becoming a No. 1 receiver. Now he’s more at peace with his role as a backup and a core special teams member.

“I don’t care what people label me,” Hurd said. “I know my ability and I know what God has in store for me. I never have been worried about being a No. 1 receiver. That’s one thing I hope to be someday, but if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. That’s not what God has in store for me. I have a better message, and that’s to be a role model and to be a disciple and hopefully to make other disciples on this team. It’s all about giving the glory to God.”